Obituary of Holger "Hal" Sorensen

In loving memory of Hal Sorensen who passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at the age of 86 years. Hal was born near Holden, Alberta on the family farm and was the oldest of seven children born to Fred and Gerda Sorensen. In 1952 he married Irene Sollid of Bawlf and they raised two children, Laurie and Larry. Hal began his sales career in the Bawlf Hardware and then worked for Builders Hardware in Camrose, Wetaskiwin and Stettler. In 1971 he moved back to Camrose to manage Merit Stores, and later went on to work at Lamb Ford Sales. The family lost Irene in 1992 and Hal retired the same year. He met Delia in 1995 and they were married on March 9, 1996. They made Innisfail their home. Throughout his life Hal enjoyed fishing, camping, woodworking and spending quality time with family and friends. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Delia; daughter Laurie (John) Stalenhoef; son Larry and daughter-in-law Kathy; four grandchildren Curtis (Jade), Amber, Derek (Haley), and Dayne (Stacey); three stepsons Jack (Jan) Doherty, Ron (Joanne) Doherty, Bob Doherty; stepdaughter Marie (Joe) Gillis and many step grandchildren; brothers Swen, Arnie (Alice), Harold, Edwin (Karen); sister Elsie (Murray) Sherwin; and brother-in-law Asger Nielsen. Hal was predeceased by his first wife Irene; his sister Gladys; sister-in-law Fran; and stepdaughter Kathy Doherty. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. from the Burgar Memorial Chapel with Rev. Brian Hunter officiating. A private interment has taken place in the Camrose Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the charity of one's choice.